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Fisherman's Roll

Description/Notes:

An ideal companion for anglers, this tasty roll will guarantee that they have experience some kind of nibble by the river

Ingredients:

1 medium can of tuna, finely flaked

4 0z. (125g) mushrooms, chopped

2 teaspoons of lemon juice

half a small onion, peeled and chopped

1 oz. (25g) butter

1 teaspoon of chopped capers

salt and pepper

1 egg, beaten

8 oz. (225g) flaky pastry

Cooking Instructions:

Pre-heat oven to 450F, Gas Mark 7
Roll out the pastry into a thin oblong and place on a baking sheet
Fry the onion in butter until it softens then add the mushrooms and cook for a further few minutes
Add the tuna, egg, lemon juice and capers: season to taste
Put the mixture on the center of the pastry , damp edges, and fold over, first the top and bottom and then the sides. Press edges well together
Score a couple of times across the top, brush with milk and place in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 400F, Gas Mark 5 and cook for a further 15 minutes